Obituary Detail


Louise Gorman - 78
5/21/1932 - 7/19/2010

Walnut -
Louise M. Gorman, age 78, of 103 N. Pleasant Street Ohio, Illinois died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Liberty Village in Princeton, Illinois.

Louise was born in Princeton, Illinois on May 21, 1932 the daughter of Howard and Edwardine (McDonald) McDonald. She was united in marriage to Kay F. Gorman on October 10, 1953 at the Immaculate Conception Church of Ohio. Louise was a registered nurse graduating from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 in Peoria, Illinois. She retired from Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton in 1997 and previously she had worked at the Walnut Manor Nursing Home for 12 years and later as a volunteer. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Ohio and the OCCW at the church. Louise was a very active member of the community.

She is survived by her husband Kay F. Gorman of Ohio, Illinois; two daughters Mary Colleen Gorman of Des Plaines, Illinois, Ellen (Christopher) Reagan of Deerfield, Illinois; two sons John (Susan) Gorman of Princeton, Illinois; Tim (Jill) Gorman of Princeton, Illinois; five grandchildren Jacob Gorman of Iowa City, Iowa, Kelsey and Kaitlyn Gorman of Princeton, Illinois and Maggie and Maura Reagan of Deerfield, Illinois; one brother David (Patty) McDonald of Ohio, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Mark Kevin.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 10:30a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ohio with Father Dan Wilder, pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ohio. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with a prayer service at 7:45 p.m. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HER MEMORY. Condolences may be sent to: www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with a prayer service at 7:45 p.m.

Mass:
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 10:30a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ohio

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Visitor Comments
Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Kay, and the entire family at this most difficult time of loss. We hold you all in prayer. We knew a dear, gentle woman in Louise - may she rest in God's peace.
Judy & Mark
7/20/2010 4:53 PM
 
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. I smile at memories of Louise, with the warm smile on her face and playing "who's got the button" with all the kids at the family reunion . She touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her and her kind soul. May she be at peace. Kate Giblin Fletcher, Betty Giblin, Frank, Mike Giblin & our families
The Giblins
7/20/2010 5:30 PM
 
Gorman Family, Words can't express how sad we felt when we heard the news that your dear wife/ mom/ grandma had passed away. Her life of faith is truly fulfilled as she is united with our Lord. May your memories comfort you and your faith sustain you. Love and prayers, Maureen and Bill Windmoeller Matt, Jack, and Patrick
Maureen Windmoeller
7/20/2010 5:38 PM
 
How much fun we had through the years... especially getting the Church Centennial book together... It's a wonder any of us lived through that... my love, thought and prayers to all of you... Your Mom does not need any prayers... she was in heaven yesterday... love to all, Mary Johnson
Mary Johnson
7/20/2010 8:26 PM
 
Colleen, so very sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. As you said in your e-mail, she is in a better place. May you be comforted knowing that. You and your family are all in my prayers and thoughts. May you know the comfort of family, friends and a loving God at this difficult time. Bill
Bill Fraher
7/21/2010 3:19 PM
 
FOR COLLEEN: PLEase get in touch with me again, we are still meeting at Machine Shed Rockford, IL noon on 3 rd saturday of SEPTEMBER, I would love updates on your family, Sorry about your mom, mine passed away last OCt 2009, and dad went Harold McCray in 2004 November. Its just us 3kids and Aunt Dorothy McCray McCAw who is very frail. I've just talked to Mae McCray and she has lung cancer in Park Ridge still in her apt. has a tube drained every day by a nurse....please write me at sherylnoble48@hotmail.com SHeryl McCray Noble, secretary McCray Baird Reunion
Sheryl McCray Noble
7/21/2010 4:45 PM
 
Colleen and Family: You have my deepest condolences and prayers. Even though your mom is in a better place with no more suffering, it does not lessen the pain and loss you are feeling at this difficult time. Perhaps my most vivid and cherished memories of your mom date back to the Labor Days when we would all invade your home from Marycrest. She would put so much effort into a fantastic meal to feed all of us. She always made that awesome melon bowl served in the scooped out watermelon. Your mom would always take the time to use her melon ball tool on all the different melons to make the final product a delicious work of art. It wasn't until I was older that I fully comprehended how much work and time actually went into the making of that dish each year for all of us. She truly must have loved having us there to go to all that trouble! I bet she was tired when we all finally departed and headed back to school. I will also bet she felt appreciated knowing how much we all loved the meal she had prepared just for us and of course your dad and siblings who also got to eat. Wonderful memories of a great lady! I will see you at the visitation this evening. Until that time, please know I am sending you a hug in my thoughts until I can give you one in person. Love, Harp
Chris (Harp) Griffin
7/22/2010 9:10 AM
 
We are very sorry for your loss.. I will always remember when Stephanie and Chris went to the house to go sledding. Chris was in heaven because she kept feeding him. They are very lucky to have known her. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Allen and Kathy Layton
7/22/2010 9:31 AM
 
Dear Kay, Collen and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our memories will always be of the gentle sole Louise was. We enjoyed the time spent together each year on New Year's Day and will always cherish those days. She was truly a great lady. Hugs to you all. Mary Ellen and John
John and Mary Ellen Healey
7/23/2010 8:17 AM
 
My sympathies to John and Tim, and the rest of the family at this time of loss. Will keep you and the family in our prayers. Treasure all the good memories. May she rest in peace.
ERIC PAULL
7/23/2010 9:37 AM
 
Dear John and Family, You have our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. You are in our prayers during this very difficult time. Karl and Patricia Fivek
Karl and Patricia Fivek
7/23/2010 10:43 AM
 
To the McDonald and Gorman Famlilies, We are saddened to hear of your loss. We remember being at Louise and Kay's home for a wonderful summer picknik under tents "up on the hill." I believe it was after the Ohio parade (which included Dave's truck) and celebration. We remember the wonderful food, conversation anf laughs of the day. Louise was kind and gracious and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Liz Neis Phannenstill & Richard Phannenstlil
Mary Liz Neis Phannenstilll, Richard Phannenstill
7/23/2010 2:15 PM
 

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